Stamps Scholars Program

In 2013, the University of South Carolina welcomed the first class of Stamps Scholars
– creating a partnership with the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation to recruit, educate and celebrate the accomplishments of the nation’s most exceptional
college students.

The Stamps Scholar Program at USC annually welcomes 10 undergraduate students to our
historic Horseshoe for a well-rounded and engaging undergraduate education. These
scholars, who exemplify leadership, service, scholarship, innovation, and character,
are part of a larger Stamps network of more than 1000 current and graduate scholars
around the world.

Benefits

Stamps Scholars receive one of the most generous scholarship packages at the University,
including:

An annual scholarship of up to $20,000 to be applied toward educational expenses that
may include tuition and fees as well as the estimated cost of books, personal expenses,
and transportation for up to four years of study as a full-time undergraduate student
at the University.

A $10,000 enrichment fund that may be used at the discretion of each scholar for expenses
including, but not limited to, study abroad, unpaid internships and research, leadership
training, conference fees, and travel.

A comprehensive program and calendar of curricular and co-curricular activities including
faculty mentorship, social activities, specialized communication, and access to high-impact
opportunities.

Selection

The University of South Carolina’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions manages the
selection of Stamps Scholars by identifying students from among the highest achieving
applicants who completed the Honors College/Top Scholars supplemental application
who demonstrate academic merit, strong leadership potential, and exceptional character.
Complete information on the Top Scholars selection process, including the Stamps Scholarship,
is available at sc.edu/admissions/topscholars.

About the Stamps Foundation

The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation, founded by Penny and Roe Stamps, is a nationally
prestigious merit scholarship program and community that helps exceptional students
become meaningful leaders throughout society.

The first Stamps Scholars programs launched in 2006 at the University of Michigan
and Georgia Tech, and since then, the program has grown to nearly 40 schools across
the country. In 2016, over 260 Stamps Scholarship recipients joined the community
of more than 1000 Stamps Scholars.

Stamps Scholars

Class of 2020

This year’s class of Stamps Scholars have a lot in common. They are bilingual, pre-med,
well-traveled and have managed to assemble an astonishing collection of scarves. They
own 73 scarves to be exact!